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Chapters 4, 5 Flashcards

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1
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Two widely used classification systems?

A

International Classification of Diseases (CD) and DSM

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Reliability

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the consistency of a measurement (dealing with diagnosis)

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Interrater reliability

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refers to the agreement of clinicians about diagnosis

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Test-retest reliability

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the consistency with which a patient displays the diagnosable symptoms between assessments

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etiological validity

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concerned with factors that contribute to the onset of the disorder

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concurrent validity

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concerned with current correlations between the disorder and other symptoms or behaviors

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predictive validity

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concerned with the course and stability of the disorder over time

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validity

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the meaning of a measurement

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split-half reliability

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measures the internal consistency of the items within a test

different questions asking the same thing

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Most frequently used assessment procedure?

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Interviews

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Behavioral coding systems

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formal observational schedules. focus on frequency of specific, targeted behavioral events. can include self-monitoring

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12
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MMPI-2

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most widely used psychological test

500+ statements rated by test taker as true/false for her/himself

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Rorschach test

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10 inkblots used to assess personality characteristics and psychopathology

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

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a series of drawings that depict human figures in various ambiguous situations

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MRI

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static brain imaging.

provides clear images which can be more easily transformed into 3 dimensions

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PET

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dynamic brain imaging.

reflects changes in activity of the brain regions using radioactive glucose

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CT

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static brain imaging.

static images of specific brain structures, usually replace by the MRI

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fMRI

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rapid images of changes in brain activity obtained through the measurement of oxygen flow

19
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Barnum effect

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applies to EVERYONE (e.g. horoscopes)

20
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EEG

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noninvasive procedure that measures and records brainwaves

21
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Electrodermal activity (EDA)

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measures sweat gland activity/skin response

22
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Biofeedback

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trains patients to recognize and modify physiological symptoms

23
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Anterior Cingulate Cortex

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keeps attention fixed on feelings of unease

24
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Affect

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pattern of observable behaviors associated with emotion

25
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depression

A

a mood!

26
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mania

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involves a disturbance in mood where person feels euphoric (exaggerated feelings of emotional well being, inflated esteem)

27
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Mood disorders

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episodic.

generally experience depression or mania during relatively separate periods of time

28
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Bipolar disorder

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episodes of depression and mania

29
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depressive disorders

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episodes of depression

30
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Beck’s depressive triad

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focusing on negative aspects of the SELF, ENVIRONMENT, and FUTURE

31
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60% of depressed patience also experience?

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anxiety

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Major depressive disorder

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experience of a depressive episode

33
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Dysthymia

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persistent depressive disorder - less severe symptoms but predominantly depressed mood for at least 2 years

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Bipolar I

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at least one manic episode (one week)

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Bipolar II (hypomania)

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at least one major depressive episode and at least one hypomanic episode (no full-blown manic episodes)

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hypomania

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less severe period of increased energy/euphoria

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Cyclothymia

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bipolar equivalent of dysthymia (severe mood swings)

at least 2 years in which the person experiences hypomanic episodes and periods of depression but NO major depressive or manic episodes

38
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Gender differences in depression?

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Women are 2 or 3x more vulnerable to depression

39
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Gender diferences in bipolar mood disorders?

A

Not typically observed

40
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MAO-Is

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  • Not as effective as tricyclics

- Side effects (cheese and chocolate consumption –increase BP)

41
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Medicine treatment for bipolar disorder?

A

Lithium, anticonvulsants

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